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THE FINALS<\/em> has been shaking things up on Steam since its playtest kicked off last week, flying past Apex Legends’<\/em> player haul to begin closing the gap on Baldur’s Gate 3<\/em>.<\/p>

Right now, it is rocking the charts with 113,809 active players, according to the latest data from SteamCharts<\/a>. It’s already overtaken Apex<\/em>, which has 89,620 players, and is on track to overtake Baldur’s Gate 3<\/em>, currently at 132,844 players.<\/p>

If this trend keeps up, it could soon find itself in third place, right behind Dota 2<\/em> and Counter-Strike 2<\/em>, though they’ll be a little tougher to pass.<\/p>

Its all-time peak isn\u2019t too shabby either for a game still in its playtest phase. It peaked at 264,874 players on Oct. 30, which is quite a feat, even if it hasn’t surpassed Apex\u2019s<\/em> peak of 435,229 players or Baldur\u2019s Gate 3’s<\/em> peak of 333,010 players just yet.<\/p>

THE FINALS<\/em> isn’t just about impressive player counts. Its success extends to how players feel about the game. Based on a mix of positive and negative reviews on the Steam Store, SteamBase<\/a> has rated it with a player score of 81. Out of the reviews, 5,811 are positive, while only 1,134 are negative.<\/p>

It\u2019s getting some high praise from players. Some are calling it the most fun high-speed shooter<\/a> they’ve played in a long time. Others are talking up its immersive experience and stunning visuals<\/a>. It’s fun, it’s innovative, and best of all, it’s free.<\/p>

These qualities just might make it the next big FPS sensation.<\/p>

But while it has its high points, it’s not perfect. Early THE FINALS <\/em>players have pointed out a few hiccups, including balance issues, bugs, cheaters, server problems, and a less-than-ideal onboarding experience. That said, these issues are pretty common in playtests and might just be things the developers will iron out over time.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"